Useful Flat Coated Retriever Links

I hope you can find the Flat Coated Retriever (FCR) information you are looking for in these links. Some links are the same as for the Saint Bernard. If you know of any links that should be here that aren't email them to me and I will get them listed ASAP.

General FCR Information Links--
Flat-Coated Retriever FAQ
Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Inc.--The Homepage of the FCR Society of America. Contains many informative articles on the care and history of FCR's. This site is a must-visit for anyone who has a FCR or is considering buying or adopting one.
Flat-Coated Retriever Rescue and Referral--The Rescue and Referral organization of the FCRSA. Guidelines for both Rescue and Referral and a copy of the Rescue Adoption Questionnaire can be found on this page.
FCRSA Library--A wonderful collection of resources for FCR owners. Contains links to mailing lists, clubs, a listing of books and articles. A must see!

Choosing the Right FCR Puppy or Dog and/or Breeder--
Coming Soon!!

FLAT COATED RETRIEVER HEALTH TOPICS:

General Health Topics--
Flat Coated Retriever Health Manual--A collection of FCR health topics collected for study and research. Presented by the FCRSA.
Questions to Ask Your Vet--Contains questions and topics pet owners should ask their vet about after exams for general and emergency check-ups.
All About Worms in Dogs--Information on the different types of worms that can plague dogs including heartworms.
2000 Specialty Health PowerPoint Presentation--A Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation of health issues.
2000 Specialty Health Presentation--HTML Version--An HTML version of the previous link.
Health Survey Report--
Health Survey Report--HTML Version--An HTML version of the previous link.
Sharon Myers Health Committee--A committee formed in 1995 to work to improve the health of FCR's. Contains a link to the Sharon Myers Health Clearinghouse Form. The form enables users to submit information to the Clearinghouse Database.

Hip Dysplasia--
Understanding Hip Dysplasia and Hip Scoring
The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals Inc. --Provides the following services: Hip Registry, Elbow Registry, Thyroid Registry, Congenital Heart Disease Registry, Patellar Luxation Registry.
Hip Dysplasia--This site deals mainly with Staffordshire Bull Terriers but has some excellent information.
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
Canine Hip Scoring Schemes
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention--An informative article from Drs. Foster and Smith Pet Care.

Cancer--
FCR Cancer Registry Research--Contains contact information and information as to how the Cancer Registry works and gathers information.

Breeding--
Breeding your dog(s) is not something you should enter into lightly. It is a very large commitment and you must take into consideration many things before breeding. The following sites will help you make a more informed decision before you breed your dog(s). These links are for any pet owner--not just those of us who love Saints or Flat Coats.
Let's Breed Dogs
Should I Breed My Dog
What You Need To Know Before You Breed

Historical Documents & Articles Regarding the Flat Coated Retriever
Coming Soon!!

Flat Coated Retriever Clubs--
Capital Region Flat-Coated Retriever Club
Flat Coated Retriever Society of Canada
Midwest Waterways Flat-Coated Retriever Club
Upper Midwest Flat-Coated Retriever Club
Mid-Atlantic Flat-Coated Retriever Club

Useful Goodies to Help with Grooming & General Links

Sett-R-Rite Grooming Tables and Pack Right Tack Box Order Form--Click here to go to the Sett-R-Rite main page.
Precision Pet Products--Contains grooming tables, exercise pens, dog houses and other goodies.
A.J. Morgan Pet Supplies
Pet Corral--Offers a variety of grooming tables and other pet accessories.

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